dis-

Word List: PrerlX -dis-dis, disappear, discharge

Vocabulary

1. disappear (v)

2. discharge (v)

3. discomfort (v)

4. discover (v)

5. disinfect (v)

6. dislike (v)

7. disobey (v)

8. 4isorder (v)

9. disrespect (v)

10. distrust (v)

Definitions

vanish from sight; end gradually

to unload, to release, or get rid of

to make uneasyor bother

to make mown or visible; find out

to free from infection or to cleanse

to not like

to not listen

to make a mess or throw into confusion

nnpolneness;rude

to have no confidence in or to doubt

mis-

Vocabulary

1. misfit (n)

Word List: PrefIX -mis-mis, misfit, mismatch

Definitions

does not fit in a group

2. mismatch (v)

3. misplace (v)

4. misprint (v)

5. misuse (v)

6. misjudge (v)

7. misconduct (v)

8. misgivings (n)

9. misguide (v)

10. miscount (v)

to group badly; something that doesn't gotogether

to put in the wrong place or position

to print wrongly

to use for the wrong purpose

to judge wrongly

to behave wrongly

a feeling ofdoubt or suspicion

to lead into mistakes or wrongdoing

to count wrong or incorrect

un-

Vocabulary

Word List: Prefix -UD-un, unable, unbroken

Definitions

1. unable (adj)

2. unbroken (adj)

3. unclear (adj) .

4. unfair (adj)

5. unequal (adj)

6. unselfish (adj)

7. untangle (v)

8. unwrap (v)

9. unstable (adj)

10. unafraid (adj)

not able to do something

continuing without being interrupted

difficult to understand or be sure about

not right or fair

not equal in amount or size

caring about others before yourself

separate something that twisted or makesomething less complicated

to remove paper that is around something

likely to move or fall, or likely to changesuddenly

not afraid; confident

re-

Vocabulary

1. recall (v)

2. recharge (v)

3. recopy (v)

4. recount (v)

5. recycle (v)

6. reform (v)

7. relearn (v)

8. remind (v)

9. reorder (v)

10. review (v)

Word List: PrefIX -re-re, recall, recharge

Definitions

to remember a particular fact or event fromthe past

get back strength and energy

make something that is exactly like another

tell a story or series ofevents from the past

use something again

to improve by making changes so that itoperates better

to gain knowledge of something alreadytaught

make someone remember to do something

to order a product to be supplied again

to look at something you have studied suchas notes

pre-

Vocabulary

Word List: Prefix -pre-pre, precook, predate

Definitions

1. precook (v)

2. predate (v)

3. pregame (v)

4. preheat (v)

5. premature (adj)

6. preschool (adj)

7. preset (adj)

8. preteen (adj)

9. prewash (adj)

10. preview (v)

precooked food has been partly orcompletely cooked before it is sold so that itcan be quickly heated later

to happen or exist earlier in history thansomething else

what happens before the game

to heat an oven to a particular temperaturebefore it is used to cook something

happening before the natural or proper time

the time in a child's life before they are oldenough to go to school

to set something ahead of time; "to preset analarm clock"

children who are 11 or 12 years old

to treat (or try to remove a stain) beforewashing

to see or describe something before it isshown to the public

er-

Word List: SuffIX -er-er, bigger, braver

Vocabulary

1. bigger (adj)

2. braver (adj)

3. closer (adj)

4. cheaper (adj)

5. colder (adj)

6. easier (adj)

7. harder (adj)

8. louder (adj)

9. quicker (adj)

10. smaller (adj)

Definitions

more than average size or number

having more courage and confidence

not far from someone, near to

not at all expensive; lower in price

has a low temperature

not needing much effort

more difficult to understand or do

making more noise than normal

lasting for only a short time

not large in size or amount

less-

Vocabulary

Word List: SuffIX -less-less, ageless, careless

Definitions

1. ageless (adj)

2. careless (adj)

3. endless (adj)

4. helpless (adj)

5. homeless (adj)

6. painless (adj)

7. powerless (adj)

8. priceless (adj)

9. spotless (adj)

10. tasteless (adj)

never looking old or old fashioned

not paying enough attention to what youare doing, so that you make mistakes

very large in amount, size, or number;seems to continue forever

unable to look after yourself or to doanything to help yourself

without a home; people who have nowhereto live

causing no pain; not difficult or unpleasantto do

unable to stop or control something becauseyou do not have the power, strength, or legalright to do so

extremely valuable, important, or useful

completely clean; immaculate

food or drink that has no particular taste

Word List: SuffIX -ful-ful- ful, careful, colorful

Vocabulary Definitions

1. careful (adj) try hard to avoid making mistakes

2. colorful (adj) having variety and bright colors

3. harmful (adj) causing or likely to cause harm

4. hopeful (adj) believing what you hope for is likely tohappen

5. peaceful (adj) quiet, calm without worry or excitement

6. playful (adj) very active and happy; wanting to have fun

7. thoughtful (adj) considerate ofothers

8. useful (adj) helping you to do or get what you want

9. wonderful (adj) . making you feel very happy

10. beautiful (adj) something pleasing to the eyes

ly-

Vocabulary

1. barely (adv)

Word List: Suffix -ly-ly, barely, bravely

Definitions

only with great difficulty or effort

2. bravely (adj)

3. constantly (adv)

4. deadly (adj)

5. directly (adv)

6. finally (adv)

7. frequently (adv)

8. proudly (adj)

9. smoothly (adv)

10. easily (adv)

dealing with danger, pain, or difficultsituations with courage and confidence

all the time, or very often

likely to cause death

with no other person; exactly in aparticular position or direction; to sayexactly what you mean without tryingto hide anything

after a long time; eventually

very often or many times

feeling pleased about something you havedone or something you own

in a steady way, without stopping andstarting again

without problems or difficulties

y-

Vocabulary

1. gloomy (adj)

2. chilly (adj)

3. cloudy (adj)

4. dusty (adj)

5. frosty (adj)

6. bumpy (adj)

7. soapy (adj)

8. stormy (adj)

9. thirsty (adj)

10. windy (adj)

Word List: SuffIX -y-y, gloomy, chilly

Definitions

feel that things won't improve

cold enough to make you feeluncomfortable

not clear

covered with dust; filthy

extremely cold

flat but with lots ofraised parts; difficult todrive on

bubbly; containing soap

lots ofwind; heavy rain

feeling that you need a drink ofwater

lots of blowing; gusts